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GLA might be an option - their current High Street Fund programme is targeting projects like this. The current pot of funding (£300k) is focused on community groups seeking up to £20 in funding. To be considered though, the project would need to sho…
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this isn't unlimited money....but a new fund of up to £20k capital funding for community groups / organisations with interesting ideas for their local area (although they do need the support of the council). I was at the launch yesterday and pocket…
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Just came across this: http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1949/mar/08/requisitioned-land-finsbury-park Funny to think that local annoyance at the fencing off of parts of Finsbury Park is no new thing!!
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Plus I think there was a massive anti-aircraft battery in the middle of the park...which might have made it a target in itself!
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Speaking of community art, I really like what they have done with shutter art in Barking town centre: (scroll down) http://paint-the-town-barking.tumblr.com/ The project was funded by the Mayors Outer London Fund, but drew in local artists and stude…
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I came across this article a while back which suggests that Godfrey's have long term aspirations to open a shop in Finsbury Park. I assume as part of a redevelopment of their existing building. Also explains what the Bull is all about - still baffle…
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Yep, ditto opening times on at the weekend. Have often fancied a bit of breakfast / brunch there...but doesn't open until 11am. Missing a trick!
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Thanks both, much appreciated. I will give Topaz a call.
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@NorthNineteen. Many thanks for this. Sounds like we are in the right ballpark at least!
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The sunken and uneven paving slabs on that stretch are a bigger annoyance - on a wet day you cant help coming through that stretch without wet ankles.
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Talking of Delis... http://thedeliat80.blogspot.co.uk/
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Did anyone notice the WB Yeats has started doing live music on sunday afternoons? "The Ragged Out String Band playing old time Americana and early bluegrass" from 1.30 to 4pm.Sounded really good as walked past last on Sunday. Hopefully will help to …
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I'm sure I read it was the first cinma in the UK to give a demonstration of sound. Can't seem to find that reference now though. Brief history of the buildings here: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/15136/ Some old pics here: http://www.flickr.co…
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@kreuzkav. Why- because I don't agree with your opinion?! Keep suspecting Sherlock, but am not involved. Although I do routinely wear a jumper over shirt, so guess that makes me one of 'them', the invaders!
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@kreuzkav, that's because I have no intention in getting involved in a debate. We both clearly have different opinions and I suspect that's the way it will stay.
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@miss annie Ha, yep been here before! Happy to disagree! Merry Christmas!
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New homes? New jobs? Regenerating a run down, low quality area? Hmmm, yeah, shocking decision Islington Council....
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Bad news for those hoping for a gastro pub...planning application for change of use to a "shop for the sale of second hand books and general merchandise". Cites the pub use being unviable. http://planning.islington.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/…
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Just for the sake of balance, I live in the ‘local community’ which Miss Annie refers too (in fact on the same road I think) and couldn't be more supportive of the development. In fact the many of people I know in the local community are supporti…
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Does anyone know where he lived? I read somewhere Fonthill Road, but not sure. Think a blue plaque is deserved! In fact, I would love to see a full exhibition of his local photos. I have a number of his books and seen a few exhibitions but they only…
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Yep, thats right. If good, I think it has the potential to do well, given its proximity to the theatre.
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@ali - there is actually currently a planning application in for that unit next to Rowans to be occupied by...Roosters. From what i can gather this is a step up from Dixie Chicken, but several steps down from Nandos. It will probably do well there. …
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On a related note, we are soon to get this: http://www.osteriatufo.co.uk/ Another Italian, but sounds like a promising one! Has always been a nice airy room to sit in, perhaps this incarnation will be a bit more successful....
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This document from the old planning application has lots more detail and even a few pics of the disused bits. Apparently flooding is a bit of an issue with the old concourse and tunnels.
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I always start off saying Stroud Green..but then revert to Finsbury Park when people don't know where it is. Reminded me of this article on place names - http://londonist.com/2012/01/london-rebranded.php
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Good to see that this has now been refused permission: REASON: The proposed demolition would lead to the total loss of significance of the non-designated heritage asset / locally listed building, it will substantially harm the significance of the St…
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@Ali - there have also been restaurants and cafes which have failed. But that doesn't mean there isn't capacity in the market for new businesses if offering quality and well targeted products. Places like Vagabond, the Fruit and Veg shop and Season …
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This sounds like a great idea - but agree that Fruit and Veg is probably the one thing that we don't need. Ash's place is great. Would love to see a florist / garden shop like the ones on Church Street or a bakers with sausage rolls and maybe even …
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I think is something to do with lengthening and bringing back into use platforms above, rather than improving appearance at street level. It really annoys me - Network Rail are spending a lot of money improving the environment for passengers at plat…